Table 1 Demographic Characteristics of Juice Makers (n = 50) and other Related Data on Juice Houses of Mekelle City, Northern Ethiopia (December-March 2020)
Variables | Response | Frequency | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | Below 35 years 35 and above years | 37 13 | 74 26 |
Gender | Female Male | 50 0 | 100 0 |
Education Status of Juice Makers | Non-formal education Elementary High school and above | 4 15 31 | 8 30 62 |
Training on Food Hygiene and Safety | Yes No | 13 37 | 26 74 |
Temporary Storage Sites of Fruits | Shelf Basket Refrigerator | 39 8 3 | 78 16 6 |
Temporary Storage Sites of Vegetables | Basket Refrigerator | 36 14 | 72 28 |
Accessibility of Fruits to Flies and Dust | Yes No | 38 12 | 76 24 |
Accessibility of Vegetables to Flies and dust | Yes No | 0 50 | 0 100 |
Use of Hair Restraint During Work | Yes No | 29 21 | 58 42 |
Use of Apron During Work | Yes No | 37 13 | 74 26 |
Washing of Equipments/ Utensils | -Water only -Water and soap -Water, soap, bleaching agents | 5 26 19 | 10 52 38 |
Washing of Fruits and Vegetables | Yes No | 50 0 | 100 0 |
Source of Fruits and Vegetables | Directly from producers Open Market | 0 50 | 0 100 |
Awareness that Microorganisms can Contaminate Juices and Salads | Yes No | 41 9 | 82 18 |
Sanitary Regulation from Government | Yes No | 50 0 | 100 0 |
Waste and Garbage Disposal | On the side of juice house Taken to remote waste disposal area | 0 50 | 0 100 |